Pronunciation

/bɪˈzeɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• Base (in various contexts):
  • A foundation or starting point; a basic component or structure: “The design of the building is based on a strong foundation.”
  • The bottom part of something, often serving as support: “The table’s base is made of solid wood.”
  • In chemistry, the simplest form of a molecule from which other compounds can be derived: “Ethanol is a simple organic base.”
  • In sports, the position or role a player occupies: “He plays as the offensive base for the baseball team.”
  • A reference point or benchmark: “She set a high base standard for her students’ performance.”

Verb

• To establish or fix as a basis or foundation: “They based their decision on thorough research.”
• To serve as the starting point or foundation for something: “This project will base its success on user feedback.”
• To anchor or secure something: “The boat was securely based on the rocky shore.”

Adjective

• Fundamental or essential: “The base necessities for survival.”
• Simple or straightforward: “A base recipe for cookies.”

Phrases

• “Build upon a solid base”
• “Establish a base camp”
• “Start from a base level”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The sculpture stands atop a solid stone base.”
• Verb: “Scientists are basing their new theory on experimental data.”
• Adjective: “The game has a basic tutorial for beginners.”

Synonyms

• Foundation
• Underlying
• Fundamental
• Basic
• Elemental
• Simple
• Supporting
• Rooted